Word coming in from BGR is that Best Buy is currently experiencing troubles activating new T-Mobile lines. According to BGR, Best Buy’s new line activation system for T-Mobile has been down for almost a week. Because of this, if you want to purchase a Nexus S (or other T-Mobile handsets), you will be forced to pay the full retail price (that is, if you really really want it that badly). We’re unsure whether this is a nationwide issue or limited to certain areas. Best Buy has yet to comment on the issues. For those that have tried to purchase a Nexus S or any other T-Mobile handset with new service at Best Buy, have you experienced any troubles? Let us know in the comments!

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I was there at 8 AM on launch day and a T-Mo rep. was on-hand at my non-T-Mo carrying Best Buy store to answer questions. They had a similar issue with one of the other four people in line who wanted to add a line and, humorously, the T-Mo rep. talked the guy in to converting to Even More Plus and buying the phone outright. That’s is what everyone *should* do, anyway, but maths are hard for some people, I know.

I don’t understand why it’s so hard for people to total the difference between EMP and EM plans over 24 months and then weigh that against their CC interest rate if they don’t have the cash on-hand. Obviously it was, though, because the plans are now “ask only” via the customer service department.

Tenko

Cause no one wants to pay 400+ dollars on a phone. That, and most people are lazy.

Anonymous

You have to understand, some customers are on “grandfathered plan” which means EM+ is not cheaper for them.. the “grandfathered plan” actually is, like myself..

Anonymous

To extend contract and pay $199 DOES make sense for many with grandfathered plans – my total, including unlimited data, is just $5 more a month than EMP, the $199 plus $120 extra over two years is quite a bit less than full price.

Anonymous

Melon has the right answer. Many TMobile customers don’t pay the advertised rates for their plans. I don’t think it is too uncommon for long time customers to receive a $10/month discount over standard rates, which makes switching to non-contract a bad deal.

Anonymous

Melon has the right answer. Many TMobile customers don’t pay the advertised rates for their plans. I don’t think it is too uncommon for long time customers to receive a $10/month discount over standard rates, which makes switching to non-contract a bad deal.

YES. I went to BestBuy in Reston, VA on Tuesday morning and they couldn’t sell me the Galaxy S as a upgrade. The two reps working there were clueless on how to activate a tmobile line and they told me i had to pay full retail. I walked out and ordered it online.

If not, then you guys have to stop complaining, the only thing we can do is ship it to you, or sell it to you full price.

We cant upgrade T-mobile customers instore if we do not carry T-mobile as one of the 3 carriers

BBYM Instant Ship FTW

Farhan

No he didn’t. He went to the BB that doesn’t carry T-Mobile and threw a tantrum.

Read his post again you Idiot.

Bigfish

I’m not exactally suprised, best buy has problems doing anything right

Bigfish

I’m not exactally suprised, best buy has problems doing anything right

Troy

Best Buy in Atlanta on selling Nexus S at full price.

Bobert

I went to my local Best Buy and that Nexus S which I was considering is one butt ass ugly phone.
Its like Google just doesnt give a shit about putting their name on a product.
I am still with Android and hanging in there for 2 years but its like 2011 may be the year where Google/android become the Walmart of cell phones.

Bobert

I was considering the Nexus S but after seeing it yesterday man that is one ugly phone!

k-mack

right, bobert…i’m sure the phone you have now is much better looking….

Shuzer

I work at Best Buy Mobile and haven’t had any issues in the past week.

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